Brief description of the department and major

The Philosophy Department offers a 36 credit B.A. degree program. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation for various professions in business, government, and professional schools (such as law), as well as an excellent background for the further study of philosophy. The department makes special provisions for students who have chosen the major as a preparation for entry into law school. These students should follow a path slightly different from that of traditional majors, as indicated below. The Philosophy Department always has many majors who are transfer students. Students should be sure to see a departmental advisor to make the necessary adjustments for their progress through the major.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRADITIONAL PHILOSOPHY MAJOR

Department

Course #

Course Name

Hours

Core Indicator

Philos

0100

Introduction to Philosophy

3

--Or--

Philos

H191

Honors Introduction to Philosophy

3

--Or--

Philos

C050

Philosophical Challenges to the Individual

3

Philos

C066

Introduction to Logic

3

QB

Philos

0161

History of Philosophy - Greek

3

Philos

0172

History of Philosophy - Modern

3

Philos

0222

Contemporary Ethical Theory

3

--Or --

Philos

0226

Classics in Moral Philosophy1

3

Philos

0298

Senior Seminar

3

--Or--

Philos

0294

Pre-Med Tutorial

3

6 additional philosophy courses at the 100+ level.

18

1 For scheduling reasons, especially for transfer students, another ethics-related course is often substituted.

Total

36

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRE-LAW EMPHASIS

Department

Course #

Course Name

Hours

Core Indicator

Philos

C050

Philosophical Challenges to the Individual

3

IN

Philos

0055

Critical Thinking

3

Philos

0161

History of Philosophy - Greek

3

Philos

172

History of Philosophy - Modern

3

Philos

0243

Philosophy of Law

3

Philos

0293

Pre-Law Tutorial

3

6 additional philosophy courses at the 100+ level, which must include Philos 0198, the Pre-Law Internship